Tongue Of Fire – Bean Seed

Description

Product Description:
The Marie Ballard Aster Tongue of Fire Bean Seed is a unique and visually striking variety that delivers both beauty and flavor to your garden. With its vibrant, red-and-white speckled beans, this heirloom variety offers not only an eye-catching appearance but also a rich, creamy texture and a mildly sweet flavor. Ideal for both fresh eating and preserving, the Tongue of Fire beans are perfect for adding to soups, stews, salads, or roasted dishes, where their firm texture holds up well.

This vigorous and easy-to-grow bean variety is a great addition to any garden, particularly those looking for an ornamental touch as well as an edible crop. It is a bush bean variety that requires minimal care while offering high yields, making it perfect for home gardeners who want both a beautiful and productive harvest.

Features:

• Striking Appearance: The beans feature a unique red-and-white speckled pattern, making them not only delicious but visually appealing.
• Heirloom Variety: A traditional, time-tested variety that has been cherished for generations for its great flavor and ease of growth.
• Mild, Sweet Flavor: These beans have a smooth, creamy texture with a mild, slightly sweet flavor, perfect for soups, stews, and a wide variety of dishes.
• High Yield: Known for its productivity, providing a bountiful harvest of beans, ideal for both fresh use and preserving for future meals.
• Easy to Grow: This bush bean variety thrives in well-drained soil with plenty of sunlight, requiring minimal care while delivering high yields.
• Versatile Culinary Use: Perfect for fresh eating, canning, freezing, or drying for later use in a variety of dishes.

Specifications:

• Plant Height: 18-24 inches (compact bush habit, ideal for small spaces)
• Bean Size: Medium-sized, kidney-shaped beans
• Bean Color: Red-and-white speckled beans that are beautiful both in the pod and after cooking
• Germination Rate: 85-90%
• Planting Depth: 1 inch
• Spacing: 3-4 inches apart between plants, 18-24 inches between rows
• Harvest Time: 60-75 days after sowing, depending on climate and growing conditions
• Climate: Prefers full sun and well-drained soil; ideal for moderate to warm climates
• Storage: Beans can be stored fresh, frozen, or dried for long-term use
• Organic: Non-GMO, untreated seeds

The Marie Ballard Aster Tongue of Fire Bean Seed is the perfect choice for gardeners looking for an easy-to-grow, high-yielding, and visually striking bean variety. Whether you're growing it for its vibrant beans or its versatile culinary potential, this variety is sure to make an excellent addition to your garden, offering both beauty and a delicious harvest.